Wendel

Rank#3736

Market Cap3.83B

CountryFrance

Summary

Wendel is a private equity firm specializing in equity financing in middle markets and later stages through leveraged buy-out and transactions and acquisitions. It invests in both listed and non-listed companies. The firm typically invests in technology services and software, business services, healthcare and industrial technology. The firm seeks to invest in Africa, Europe, European Developed Markets, Western Europe, particularly France, and North America (United States and Canada). It invests between ?150 million ($175.46 million) and ?500 million ($584.87 million) in companies. It targets majority/control/large minority investments in listed or unlisted companies. The firm seeks to take a seat on the board of directors or supervisory board and key committees of its portfolio companies. It makes balance sheet investments. Wendel was founded in 1704 and is headquartered in Paris, France with additional offices across Asia, North America, United Kingdom and Europe.

History

Wendel was founded in 1804 by Jacques Jean Marie Wendel as a steel trading firm. Its first acquisition was a steel production company in 1837. By the end of the 19th century, Wendel had become a leading international industrial and financial group.

Mission

Wendel’s mission is to create sustainable growth in its investments and to generate superior returns over the long term.

Vision

Wendel’s vision is to be the premier global investor in our targeted sectors and to be recognized for our expertise and competitive advantages.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendel_(group)

https://in.investing.com/equities/wendel

https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/MF.PA/profile?p=MF.PA

https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/wendel

https://companiesmarketcap.com/

https://www.wendelgroup.com/en/

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